The Academy

Samantha's POV

I was mesmerized by the beauty of this world. Ang ganda ng kapaligiran. You could see wonderful tiny creatures floating around, beautiful and colorful flowers everywhere, and the unique buildings that compliment well with the nature's beauty.

Everything was in harmony!

Napakaganda!

I was in deep appreciation when Mica took my attention by saying that we needed to go to the academy. Anong Academy?

"Academy?" I confusingly asked her.

"Yes, Highlands Academy, we need to go there. You need to register as a new student and headmaster is already expecting you." Pagpapaliwanag ni Mica.

Tumango nalang ako bilang pagsang-ayon besides saan naman ako pupunta. Wala na akong uuwian ngayon.

"Ahm do you mind me asking but do you really need to cover your face?" Tanong ni Jenny.

I was taken aback.

I didn't answer. The truth is I dont know the answer as well. Sinanay ako ni Mama Frea not to show my face to anyone.

Minsan tinatanong ko din sarili ko. How did I end up hiding my face?

"Sorry, No need to answer my question, maybe you have your own reasons." Mabilis na sabi ni Jenny.

Do I? Naguguluhang tanong ko sa aking sarili.

I saw Mica looking intently at me, maybe she was trying to read my mind again. Too bad, she wouldn't be able to get answers from me dahil kahit ako hindi ko din alam kung bakit.

"Do you know how to block Mica from reading your thoughts?" Bulong saakin ni Jenny.

Napatingin ako sa kanya. "Really? Paano?"

"Not everyone could do it, ganito lang huminga ka ng malalim tapos isipin mo na may malaking pader ang nagbabantay sa iyong isipan. Basta-"

Hindi pa tapos ang sinasabi ni Jenny when I tried doing what she told me.

Mabilis kong ipinikit ang aking mga mata and inhaled deeply and imagined that there was this fortress that would be guarding me from intruders.

Ginawa ko ang lahat to keep my concentration.

At last, I opened my eyes, medyo hiningal ako at napagod pero sana gumana.

Una kong nakita ang mukha ni Mica, she was shocked. Surprise was evident on her face. Then she smiled and laughed.

"Congratulations for blocking me from your thoughts kakaiba ka talaga" She was smiling at me, her eyes twingkled with amusement.

Napakunot noo ako. What's with her reaction?

Tumingin ako kay Jenny, same expression was on her face.

"What's wrong? Nagawa ko, right?"

"Im impressed, in just a matter of seconds you were able to do it, and did you know that it took me 3 days to do it while others will take them weeks, months, or years? Mica's magic is very powerful, not everyone could block it." Pagbabalita ni Jenny.

"Sasabihin ko pa man din sayo na huwag kang susuko." And then she laughed.

"Hindi na pala kailangan"

The boys went to where we were, they told us na kailangan na namin umalis.

"Hey, Let's go, the headmaster is asking for our presence, he know's that were here now" Luke informed us, there was urgency with his voice.

"Yeah, we can tour Samantha around the academy, magugustuhan mo dun Samantha." Punong sigla na sabi ni Jenny.

I sighed. I didn't know if it will get any better mula sa school na pinagmulan ko sa human world.

Im not gonna miss that school tho.

"What's the matter? Ang lalim ng buntong hininga natin ah. Dont be scared, andito lang kami, we are your friends. We'll guide you and you can ask us if you need anything." Josh assured me.

I just nooded and smiled, a smile that they weren't be able to see because of my face cover.

"Let's go. Kanina pa tayo hinihintay dun" Malamig na sabi ni Storm.

Agad na sumunod ang lahat sa kanya. Everyone seems to be following him. He got this cold, strong aura that could lead a strong people.

Pumasok kami sa isang portal na mabilis na nagdala sa aking destinasyon.

Although nagbyahe pa kami ng konti but it didn't take too long, when we finally arrived to the place- the academy.

We entered this big, black and wonderfully made gates. I was overwhelmed, why?

Because, infront of me is an enormous, beautiful and mesmerizing palace, para itong isang pasilyo.

Napakaganda! You could see a big banner cloth with initials - HA. The palacw was so enchanting and it felt so magical.

Napakunot-noo ako.

"I thought were going to the academy?" I asked them.

"Andito na nga tayo-"

"The Highlands Academy"